Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Catheter Lab Nurse or Allied Health Professional who is looking for a new and exciting challenge in their leadership journey.
The department consists of two cardiac catheter labs and a recovery area, providing excellent, person centred care to patients undergoing a range of interventional and electrophysiology procedures.
Main duties of the job
As the Cardiac Catheter Lab Manager you will be responsible for the effective management of the two Cardiac Catheter Labs and recovery area, that provide holistic care to elective cases and inpatients admitted to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide excellent clinical leadership, with responsibility for ensuring high standards of nursing care and patient safety.
As an experienced practitioner the successful candidate will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and service development working with the Matron, Head of Nursing, Operational Managers and Clinical Teams to support a growing service.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role, please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional registered with relevant body
- Cardiology Module
Desirable
- Leadership course or equivalent
- ALS Provider
Knowledge
Essential
- >18 months experience as a band 6 within Cardiac catheter lab
- > 2 years within Acute cardiology area
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Desirable
- >5 years Post Registration experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of leading a team
- Excellent written , verbal and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Involvement /experience in change management
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional registered with relevant body
- Cardiology Module
Desirable
- Leadership course or equivalent
- ALS Provider
Knowledge
Essential
- >18 months experience as a band 6 within Cardiac catheter lab
- > 2 years within Acute cardiology area
- Evidence of professional development since qualification
Desirable
- >5 years Post Registration experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of leading a team
- Excellent written , verbal and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Involvement /experience in change management
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
